At the inauguration of the third Official Language Training class for government employees in Madgaon, linguist and scholar Ramesh Gaonkar emphasized the richness of Konkani and called for its broader use in administration. The session was inaugurated by the Additional District Collector of South Goa.
Art and Culture Director Vivek Naik inaugurated the second batch of Official Language Training for government employees, emphasizing the importance of conducting administration in Konkani. He stated that preserving the official language is integral to cultural identity and governance in Goa.
The district and state rounds of the 24th Shenoi Goembab Kathamal Storytelling Competition, organised by Konkani Bhasha Mandal Goa, will take place on August 10 at Konkani Bhavan, Margao, with 125 contestants from across Goa participating.
Konkani Bhasha Mandal (KBM), Goa, will organize the 24th edition of the annual Shenoi Goembab Storytelling Competition on 2nd August 2025. Supported by the Directorate of Official Language, Government of Goa, and refreshment partner Monginis, this prestigious competition will be conducted across 19 centers statewide. With participation from hundreds of students and the support of over 160 judges and 300 volunteers, the event promotes creativity, confidence, and Konkani language skills among students from Classes 1 to 10.
At the Foundation Day of the Akhil Bharatiya Konkani Parishad held in Pune, prominent voices from the Konkani community came together to advocate unity beyond politics, caste, and creed—urging for the progress of the Konkani language and culture across India.
